Introducing: Migrant & Refugee Sunday!
New resources for observing Migrant and Refugee Sunday are now available at www.lirs.org/migrant-refugee-sunday. Consider how you might use some of these resources in the weeks … Read more
Myths & Facts About Immigration in the U.S.
Equip yourself with the facts and urge Congress to implement practical and compassionate immigration reform today. On the “National Emergency” On the Wall How to Take … Read more
A Special Mother’s Day Message from Krish
Krish O’mara Vignarajah President & CEO of LIRS As a new mother myself, I wanted to ask if you could take a moment to consider … Read more
My America… A Mother’s Day Reflection
After all my life experiences there is something, I will never do.
I will never question a mother’s sacrifice to ensure the well-being of her children.
Immigration Detention: Add Your Voice to the Conversation
Recognizing that the conditions of detention for immigration purposes have deteriorated over the last several years, the Commission of Civil Rights recently voted to appoint … Read more
My America… Is a Mosaic of Immigration Stories
My America… Is a Mosaic of Immigration Stories — Delia Garcia DELIA GARCIA My family’s immigration story is a novela. My mother is from a … Read more
Now is the Time to Speak Out for Refugees
American leadership on humanitarian matters, including refugee resettlement, has taken a heavy blow over the last two years. In 2016, the annual refugee ceiling for … Read more
My America… Transforms Fear Into Welcome
My America… Transforms Fear into Welcome Elizabeth SaLDANA The family reunification program was such an eye opener on the devastation that the zero-tolerance immigration policy … Read more
My America… Is a Shining Light
My America… Is a Shining Light — Ginny Fitchett For over eight years, I’ve worked to serve unaccompanied kids and families at LIRS. And in that time, the … Read more